With bike theft accounting for 57% of their claims^, our insurance partner Bikmo knows a thing or two about locks and how to lock your bike properly.
Bikmo can cover your cycle and kit against theft, accidental damage and much more – worldwide, 24/7.
That’s why we partnered with them to offer e-bikeshop customers:
• Option of 30 days FREE insurance on all new bikes at our checkout – no cancellation required
• 5%* discount on a full Bikmo policy
• 25% saving on e-bike policy premiums
Check out Bikmo’s top tips for locking your bike below:
1. Use a Sold Secure Rated lock
At Bikmo, we require customers to use Sold Secure Gold or Diamond locks. Sold Secure is the premier testing and certification house for security products.
As such, we use their ratings system as a minimum requirement for a lock used to secure a cycle “away from home”.
2. How to lock it correctly
Always lock your bike to a solid and immovable object – Think secure railings and of course bike hangers.
Lock your bike through its frame – Never lock your bike by the wheel! Most bikes these days have quick release wheels, so always lock your bike through its frame.
Bike lock position – make sure you position the lock where it’s impossible for a thief to use leverage or force against another surface to smash / strike a lock open. Consider running an additional cable lock through the saddle rails to prevent saddle and wheel theft.
Check out our handy locking requirements video below, and our full locking requirements here.
3. What type of lock to use
D locks (D shaped when locked) often come out on top due to their strength, reliability and weight. D locks can fit easily into a backpack or clip onto the bike for commuting.
E-bikes can often have a thicker frame, so bear in mind the measurements of your frame when purchasing a lock. E-bikeshop sells a wearable Hiplok Chain Lock here, and a fantastic Kryptonite D lock here.
Why should I consider bicycle insurance?
Many home insurance policies will not cover theft away from home, and there’s often a low maximum limit on your policy (check yours!)
It’s worth checking your home insurance policy, as it may not provide the cover you require.
- Maximum value – the maximum insured bike value can be as low as £500
- Away from home – there’s also often an ‘abandonment clause’ that classes bikes as ‘abandoned’ after only a few hours cycling away from home
- Premiums increasing – your premium will usually increase when making a claim
- Excess costs – home insurance excesses can mean it’s not worth claiming for your losses
- Personal accident cover – is usually not included
As cyclists ourselves at Bikmo, we find this frustrating. That’s why we offer straightforward policies to cover you worldwide, 24/7.
Why Bikmo for e-bikeshop customers?
Even the best riders can have an accident or fall victim to an opportunist thief.
That’s why we’ve partnered with e-bikeshop to offer customers 30 days free insurance on new bikes when purchasing a new bike, so you can get out riding worry free.
- Covers theft and accidental damage
- Completely free – no card details required
- You must activate within 7 days of delivery or collection of your new bike (your 30 days only start once you activate your cover)
Rather get fully covered now?
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e-bikeshop customer savings
5%* discount on cycle and travel insurance
25%* lower premium for electric bikes
50% saving when insuring additional bikes.
Comprehensive cover for you and your bike
Bikmo can cover you, your bike and kit, against theft, accidental damage, options for excess free replacements, emergency bike hire and much more.
Hassle-free insurance, designed by cyclists
Tens of thousands of riders insure with Bikmo.
They’re rated Excellent on Trustpilot’s score,
and are a certified B-Corp.
*5% discount on standard pricing for e-bikeshop customers, subject to a minimum premium. ^Open Project Data from 2023. This promotion is provided by Bikmo Limited, who is is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority ref: 745230.
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